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1943 Map of Asheville

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Asheville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The French Broad River and Swannanoa River converge at the heart of this mid-century survey, defining the industrial and social topography of the area. The landscape is characterized by the planned residential patterns of Biltmore Forest and the institutional grounds of Highland Hospital and the Eliada Orphans Home. High-elevation landmarks like Patton Mtn and Sunset Mtn overlook the urban core, where prominent civic structures like the Court House City Hall and Auditorium anchor the downtown grid.

South of the city, the Pisgah National Forest begins its ascent, housing specialized sites such as the Bent Creek Forest Field Laboratory. The Southern Railway tracks parallel the riverbanks, connecting the commercial centers of Biltmore and West Asheville with outlying settlements like Emma and Oakley. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous church sites such as Inanda Ch and established burial grounds including Riverside Cem and Green Hills Cem.